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Impressive sight as Delting Up Helly Aa reaches fiery climax

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Man in viking costume holding a sword and shield with a burning boat and fireworks in the background.
Jarl Daniel Johnson. Photo: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media

THE DELTING Up Helly Aa procession was an impressive sight last night (Friday) as the galley Rödahamar was led to its fiery demise ahead of the night of fun in local halls.

Thanks to Malcolm Younger of Millgaet Media for the photos.

After a long night the celebrations will continue with the hop day entertainment, which is spread across multiple venues in the area and kicks off in the afternoon.

Crowd gathered at night around a large bonfire with a boat engulfed in flames.
Photo: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media
A person silhouetted against the glow of a large fire at night.
Photo: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media
A silhouette of spectators watching a viking ship effigy ablaze during a night-time ceremony.
Photo: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media
Three individuals dressed in wigs and white lab coats smiling at the camera, holding lit torches at a night event.
Photo: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media
Participants dressed in viking-inspired costumes carrying torches during a nighttime event.
Photo: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media
A bearded man in medieval armor smiling and holding a sleeping child at a nighttime event with torches in the background.
Photo: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media
Group of men in various costume attire posing for a photo at an event.
Photo: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media
A group of people wearing matching camouflage outfits and various hats, posing for a photo with smiles and playful gestures.
Photo: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media

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